Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Areas of Expertise
Machines/power Tools used
References
NKANDU KASASE

NKANDU KASASE

Kafue

Summary

Highly motivated and positive driven Mechanical Engineering Technician with Five (5) years of hands-on experience in Mining industry, working as a Mechanical Plant Fitter. I have been commended for being a committed, hardworking and collaborative professional individual with outstanding attention to detail. I have spent my career assembling, repairing and servicing mechanical equipments such as Larox Pressure filter PF890, high pressure pumps, centrifugal pumps, air compressors, screw type air blowers and hydraulic power packs. I am able to carefully use hand and power tools.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Artisan Mechanical Fitter

Munali Nickel Mine
Kafue/Mazabuka
09.2018 - Current
  • Diagnose mechanical problems and determine solutions to correct concerns on plant equipments
  • Provide Preventive and condition based onsite maintenance and repair work
  • Assembly of mechanical components
  • Installation and testing of new machines
  • Pipe and Valve installation/servicing
  • Lubrication of plant equipment
  • Attending to Plant breakdowns
  • Online plant inspections on all plant equipments
  • Plan and organize all tools and spares to be used on shutdowns
  • Report and record defects in checklist
  • Record job details and work completed in work orders
  • Report plant incidents, accidents and hazards immediately for management and resolution
  • Ensure that the equipment is in good condition, safe and tested before handing over to operations
  • Follow Safety at all times and attend daily morning safety meetings
  • Maintaining a clean working environment by conducting good housekeeping before, during and after any task.

As an Artisan Mechanical Fitter at Munali Nickel Mine I have successfully worked and performed maintenance, installation, disassembly and assemblies on;

Larox Pressure Filter (PF890)

  • Inspection, maintenance and fault finding
  • Hydraulic Power pack maintenance
  • Plate pack alignment
  • Replace filter cloth
  • Replace hydraulic motors
  • Replace quick action and sealing (hydraulic) cylinders
  • Replace plate packs
  • Replace feed hoses
  • Replace diaphragms
  • Replace grids
  • Replace pinch valve sleeves
  • Replace pinch valves
  • Replace counter balance valves
  • Replace manifold pipes
  • Replace rollers and scrapers
  • Replace bearings
  • Cleaning of sieves
  • Lubrication of rollers and bearings

Pumps - Warman AH/WRT, Vederflex/Bredel hose pumps and Mono Pumps

  • Installation, maintenance and fault finding
  • Disassembly and assembly (Stripping)
  • Pulley alignment
  • Replace bearings in bearing assembly

Horizontal Ball Mills

  • Trommel installation/Replacement
  • Jack shaft bearings inspection
  • checking bearing clearances
  • Clutch inspection
  • Replace break pads and tubes
  • Girth and Pinion gear inspection (Checking back lash and root clearances)
  • Hydraulic power pack maintenance
  • Lubrication of bearings

Hydraulic Power packs

  • Change Oil
  • Replace pumps
  • Replace Couplings
  • Replace Hoses
  • Replace oil filter and strainer
  • Replace direction control valves

Cyclones

  • Installation, inspection and maintenance
  • Replace cluster
  • Replace Vortex finder
  • Replace Spigots
  • Replace Pneumatic valves

Gear Boxes

  • Installation
  • Lubrication
  • Maintenance (Disassembly and Assembly)
  • Coupling installation and alignment

Floatation Cell Agitators

  • Replace blades
  • Replace bearing assembly
  • Replace electric motors
  • Pulley alignment and replacement

Belt Conveyor

  • Installation/Belt replacement
  • replace rollers
  • Belt tracking
  • Belt tensioning
  • bearing installation
  • Replace head/Tail pulley
  • Replace, Inspect and lubricate pulley bearings

Education

Certificate, Basic Rigging -

Copperbelt Technical Training Institute
09.2021

Advanced Certificate, Mechanical Engineering -

Northern Technical College
08.2013

Certificate of Achievement, Advanced Hydraulics -

Northern Technical College
08.2013

High School Certificate -

Luanshya Boys High School
12.2008

Skills

Personal

  • Self-motivated
  • Team Player
  • Positive attitude
  • Reliable/trustworthy
  • Dedicated and Commited

Professional

  • Attention to detail
  • Quick Learner
  • Safety Conscious
  • Good planning
  • Machinery Repair
  • Assembler
  • Problem Solving
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Relationship Building
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Able to read hydraulic circuits
  • Good knowledge of workshop practices
  • Equipment Testing and Troubleshooting
  • Technical documentation and reporting
  • Understands and values the importance of maintenance
  • Able to work long hours, Including nightshift
  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Able to read and understand engineering drawings
  • Easily adapt working in a team as well as individually
  • A registered member of both EIZ and ERB

Timeline

Artisan Mechanical Fitter - Munali Nickel Mine
09.2018 - Current
Copperbelt Technical Training Institute - Certificate, Basic Rigging,
Northern Technical College - Advanced Certificate, Mechanical Engineering,
Northern Technical College - Certificate of Achievement, Advanced Hydraulics,
Luanshya Boys High School - High School Certificate,

Areas of Expertise

  • Larox Pressure Filter
  • Hydraulics
  • Machine repair
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Component replacement
  • Mechanical equipments
  • Plant maintenance
  • Defect Elimination
  • Parts Assembly

 

Machines/power Tools used

  • Lathe Machine
  • Slotting Machine
  • Radial drilling machine
  • Hydraulic press
  • Shaping machine
  • Pedestal grinder
  • Hand grinder
  • Impact wrench
  • Gas cutting torch

References

  • Mr. Joseph Samazaka | Larox Supervisor | Munali Nickel Mine | samazakaj@gmail.com | +260 97926609
  • Mr. Brian Chulumanda | Mechanical Supervisor | Munali Nickel Mine | Brian.Chulumanda@mbcc.com.s | +260 965568948

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